The United States Embassy in Nigeria has condemned the horrific killing of the family members of Nigeria’s fiery cleric, Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo, demanding justice.
In a statement, it stated that “The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State, Nigeria.”
Rev. Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, has decried that his life and that of his family are repeatedly targeted because of his outspoken criticism of Christian persecuted in the Middle Belt Region of the country.
This statement arises in the wake of the horrific July 12 attack on the Kum community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, where nine members of Rev. Dachomo’s extended family, including a two-month-old baby, lost their lives in a brutal act of violence.
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo prays over Plateau victims of violence by suspected Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM)
The cleric asserts that the attackers, believed to be affiliated with the Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM), specifically called for him by name before unleashing a hail of bullets on his loved ones.
He shared a harrowing account of his grandmother and uncle being murdered in previous assaults, and shockingly, just days after laying his relatives to rest, he received a chilling death threat from this same group, warning him that he would be next.
The persistent violence aimed at Christian communities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt is not just alarming—it is a humanitarian crisis that demands urgent attention and action.
Meanwhile, “the US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs expressed condolences to the victims’ families and called for stronger measures to prevent further attacks on vulnerable communities across Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and all those affected. As I discussed last week with Nigerian officials, we must do more to prevent violent acts like those yesterday.
Alongside fellow Nigerians like Miss Leah Sharibu, who continues to suffer in captivity for her Christian beliefs, the Nigerian cleric and human rights advocate has received well-deserved recognition at the 2026 U.S.–Nigeria Faith Heroes Awards.
This honour highlights their courageous stand against oppression and underscores the urgent need for solidarity in the fight for religious freedom in Nigeria.
According to the U.S embassy in Nigeria, “The perpetrators must be held accountable, and urgent action is needed to strengthen security and protect Christians and other vulnerable communities.
The U.S. pledged its commitment to working with the Nigerian government to root out terrorism and violent extremism in the West African nation.
“The United States remains committed to working with the Nigerian government and our partners to combat terrorism, counter violent extremism, and ensure that Christians and all Nigerians can live and practice their faith freely without fear of violence or persecution,” the statement stated.
